Shuttled between foster homes, Roxi Gold will do anything to fit in. Soon she’s traveling the country stealing rare books from unsuspecting bookstores. Police officer Abby Dawson has seen the worst of society—and not just at work. One fateful night, both their lives are changed forever. One searches for justice, the other finds herself on the run. Will the power of forgiveness set them free? Great job! You kept me turning the pages. --Francine Rivers, Internationally best selling author C.J. is a wonderful, talented writer . . . extraordinary . . . --Bodie Thoene, best-selling author of the A.D. Chronicles This one engages your senses and reaches your heart. --Jerry B. Jenkins, NY Times best-selling author & owner of The Christian Writers Guild
About the Author: C. J. Darlington won the 2008 Jerry B. Jenkins Christian Writers Guild Operation First Novel contest with her first novel, Thicker Than Blood. She has been in the antiquarian bookselling business for over twelve years, scouting for stores similar to the ones described in her novels before cofounding her own online bookstore. In 2006 C. J. started the Christian entertainment Web site http://www.titletrakk.com/ with her sister, Tracy, and has been actively promoting Christian fiction through book reviews and author interviews. A homeschool graduate, she makes her home in Pennsylvania with her family and their menagerie of dogs and cats. Visit her website http://www.cjdarlington.com/ QUICK LINKS:
Here is my review of this amazing novel: First of all, I would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank you” to C.J. Darlington and her publisher for sending me a copy of "Bound By Guilt" to review for them. I am truly grateful for this generosity. I really appreciate the time, effort and expense it takes to make a reviewer copy available to me. Roxi Gold is no stranger to disappointment. In and out of several foster homes after losing her mother as a child, she finally found a manner of “home” with her mother’s cousin. Now she is one of a pair of juvenile delinquents traveling the country in an RV. Anyone else would be living it up. Instead, sixteen-year-old Roxi and her cousin Diego are stealing rare books with the help of Diego’s mom. Abby Dawson’s brother’s murder during the robbery of his rare book store draws these two aching hearts together in desperation. “Bound by Guilt” by C.J. Darlington is loaded with strong characters, imaginative writing and a solid plot! This story combines several elements that I adore: suspense, books and the central message of the gift of forgiveness that has the power to change a life. This is a masterful sophomore novel that leaves the reader satisfied, entertained and knowing God’s grace on a deeper level.
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About the Author: C. J. Darlington won the 2008 Jerry B. Jenkins Christian Writers Guild Operation First Novel contest with her first novel, Thicker Than Blood. She has been in the antiquarian bookselling business for over twelve years, scouting for stores similar to the ones described in her novels before cofounding her own online bookstore. In 2006 C. J. started the Christian entertainment Web site http://www.titletrakk.com/ with her sister, Tracy, and has been actively promoting Christian fiction through book reviews and author interviews. A homeschool graduate, she makes her home in Pennsylvania with her family and their menagerie of dogs and cats. Visit her website http://www.cjdarlington.com/ QUICK LINKS: Here is my review of this amazing novel: First of all, I would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank you” to C.J. Darlington and her publisher for sending me a copy of "Bound By Guilt" to review for them. I am truly grateful for this generosity. I really appreciate the time, effort and expense it takes to make a reviewer copy available to me. Roxi Gold is no stranger to disappointment. In and out of several foster homes after losing her mother as a child, she finally found a manner of “home” with her mother’s cousin. Now she is one of a pair of juvenile delinquents traveling the country in an RV. Anyone else would be living it up. Instead, sixteen-year-old Roxi and her cousin Diego are stealing rare books with the help of Diego’s mom. Abby Dawson’s brother’s murder during the robbery of his rare book store draws these two aching hearts together in desperation. “Bound by Guilt” by C.J. Darlington is loaded with strong characters, imaginative writing and a solid plot! This story combines several elements that I adore: suspense, books and the central message of the gift of forgiveness that has the power to change a life. This is a masterful sophomore novel that leaves the reader satisfied, entertained and knowing God’s grace on a deeper level.
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